I've paid for the snake (breeder is holding it for me) and ordered the T8. Before everything arrives and before I go pick up the snake I'm putting together a cheatsheet/caresheet for myself of everything I'll need to buy and some general tips to know.

Am I missing anything?

My BP Care Sheet

Tools:
-T8 (glass doors, with cage lock, got basking shelf too though I understand it may not be necessary; guesstimated weight 20-30 lbs)
-shims to keep T8 off table surface
-UTH (11" Flexxwatt comes with T8, is it enough?)
-RHP (http://www.reptilebasics.com/40-watt-radiant-heat-panel)
-Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer w/ probe (accurite)
-Herpstat 2 Thermostat plus fuses (comes with 2 temp probes)
-Water dish x2 (weighted on the bottom to prevent tipping)
-Hide x3 (entrance on top? All same style)
-Foliage/cover (fake, not live; e.g. log, suction cup plants)
-Climbing apparatus (optional)
-LED cage light
-Outlet timer for cage light
-temp gun
-hot glue w/ gun (for securing temp probes to cage floor)
-mini freezer
-platform/plastic floor mat to keep freezer off carpet
-sealant (non-toxic) for cage floor (what kind? recommendations?)
-rats (size?)
-Ziploc bags (2 Sizes, one for storing, one for thawing and poopies)
-tea kettle (no hotter than 110 F for thawing)
-rat thawing container
-hand sanitizer
-lint roller (for removing cat fur prior to handling)
-feeding tongs
-newspaper (substrate)
-scale (for weighing snake and food)
-notebook (for tracking snake feedings, weights, and poops, and any other observations)
-Temporary holding box to place snake in while changing cage substrate (can't use just snake bag b/c want this to also be a soaking box for stuck sheds)
-snake bag
-Power strip (don't put it on a switched outlet)
-table to set cage on
-chair (probably collapsable) to sit on while cleaning/reaching into cage
-Vinegar (combine 50/50 with water to wipe out the cage each time you change the substrate)

Resources:
-Herp Vet (Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services)
-The Complete Ball Python, by Kevin McCurley
-Ball Pythons, by Catherine Sutherland
-Big Cheese Rodent Factory or Perfect Prey for buying f/t rats
-https://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?165571-How-to-set-up-a-PVC-cage-(AP-T8)-With-Pictures!
-https://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?31102-Ball-Python-FAQs
-https://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?127203-Ball-Python-(Python-regius)-Caresheet
-https://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?30763-BP-Husbandry-FAQs
-http://www.slitherinsisters.com/ball-python-care.php
-http://reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Snakes/Ball-Python/

practices:
-cool side ambient 80-84 F
-hot spot 90-94 F
-Humidity 55-65%
-lighting 8AM-8PM (12 on, 12 off)
-when first acquiring the snake, give it at least 3 days of non-interaction before attempting to feed for the first time.
-thaw rats to 100 F, to ensure completely thawed, press belly to check if still frozen inside
-do not smack frozen rats on a surface to disentangle them, they will explode into a mess
-attempt to feed once every 10 days
-do not hit snake in the face with the rat, it will scare him, hold it a ways out and if he is hungry he will strike out
-don't let snake drag prey into water, when in feeding frenzy snake may drown itself
-if food is rejected, refreeze first time, wait a week and try again. if rejected second time throw out rat, wait a week and try again. Can also try leaving rat in overnight (place in front of hide entrance), but if left in do not refreeze. Can also try feeding at night.
-Do not handle snake without washing/rolling any fur off of hands first
-do not handle a snake for a few hours prior to feeding
-allow 48 hours after feeding before handling snake
-change water every other day (always close the cage completely while changing water so no escapes occur)
-change bedding weekly, when soiled, and 48 hours after feeding
-for a stuck shed, put snake in water that only comes halfway up the snake, let soak and then roll the shed off. Can also peel,but if peeling don't pull too hard b/c the shed may not have released fully so if it resists too much make sure you actually wetted that part of the shed. Instead of soaking can also try spraying with a squirt bottle
-off feed snakes can be checked for returning to feed once every 3 weeks
-don't need to worry about snake refusing food unless it starts to lose weight, or if it sits in the water dish constantly, or if it starts exhaling bubbles

Questions for breeder:
-How heavy is the snake (he told me once and I forgot)?
-What size rats does he eat?



In addition I have some final questions:
-Is the 11" strip of flexxwatt that comes with my T8 enough for a hot spot?
-Is there a recommended cage sealant?


Thanks much!!